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Exciting Crochet Ideas to Inspire You
SETTING THE HOUSE
A visit from St Nicholas inspires our hooks and hearts to make memories for Christmas present and future
Northern lights
Traditional details and modern colours combine to make Bowie and George’s Nordic-inspired design
Sleigh Belle
It’s time to shimmer with a dazzling reindeer by Ellie’s Craft Boutique
Bits and bobbles
Spruce up your space using Marianne Rawlins’ chic design
LOVE THE LACE
Panels of pretty oral patterns decorate Pat Strong’s sweet jumper design
Santa baby
The ultimate Christmas set for big and small by Eleonora Tully
Spruce up!
Hook the perfect nishing touch to your decorations with Fran Morgan’s tree skirt
Decorations
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Tinsel toes
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MAGIC CARPET THROW
Transport yourself to a world of beautiful patterns with the magic of mosaic crochet in Rosina Plane’s seven-part crochet-along
Belle of the bauble
A garland of baubles is the festive alternative to a string of pearls in this design by Emma Friedlander-Collins
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Party waves
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Bring the tale of Christmas to life this year with your very own Nativity scene. Everyone is here to help recreate the classic Bible story – the angel Gabriel, Mary and Joseph, shepherds, wise men and of course the baby Jesus, asleep in his manger. Hook up these amigurumi figures to treasure for Christmasses to come
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